Welcome back Listeners… we hope! The From the Point Podcast returns this week with a play-in round preview show. In period 1 we will review the Flames training camp and exhibition game versus the Oilers. We’ll give our thoughts on positives, negatives, goaltending, and, of course, where Sam Bennett belongs in the line up. In period 2 we talk about the other Western conference play-in round along with our predictions. We think you will enjoy the fact that neither of us picked the Canucks to advance. In period 3 we do the same for the Eastern conference play in round. Nobody on this podcase is s ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/from-the-point-s2ep18.mp3 Period 1: Flames recap: comebacks, heartbreaks, and goaltending questions Period 2: Wildcard movement and coronavirus speculation. Period 3: If the season is cancelled, have we seen the last of some hockey greats (Chara, Marleau, Thornton ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/from-the-point-s2ep17.mp3 Please enjoy! Period 1: Flames roadtrip and trade deadline Period 2: NHL trade deadline roundup Period 3: Homestretch predictions and discussion ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/from-the-point-s2ep16.mp3 Welcome back listeners! In the first period we discuss the Flames continued up and down play, Mangiapane’s emergence, and where things stand heading into the trade deadline. In period two, we talk about deals that have already gone down and offer our takes and the anti-Canucks content you know us for. Period 3 is focused on coaches who have been fired where the NHL coaching recyclotron will spit them out next. Enjoy ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/from-the-point-s2ep15.mp3 Welcome back listeners! In the first period we discuss a series of games in which the Flames looked listless and uninspired and then a couple where they looked formidable as they did at times last year. We talk about the injury to Giordano, the forward lines, and what the outlook for the near future is. In the second period, we talk about the injury to Fredrik Anderson in Toronto and the move to bring in Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford from the LA Kings. The trade between Pittsburgh and Minnesota that sends Zucke ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/from-the-point-s2ep14.mp3 Welcome back! In the first period this week we discuss the Flames first week post all-star break. Two blown third period leads, two different shooutout results, two fights, a score settled, a bat toss in hockey, and a new score to settle between old rivals? In the second period we discuss the skills competition and the all-star games. In the third period we talk about American bubble teams and give an update on the wildcard playoff picture in the East and West. Thanks for listening ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/from-the-point-s2ep13.mp3 Welcome back listeners! Are you feeling bored without much NHL hockey and no Flames games to talk about? Give us a listen as we recap a really mediocre last week of games heading into the CBA mandated break and All-Star weekend. We talk about a distracted showing in Montreal, a good tilt with some great goaltending in the Big Smoke, and then a bizarre fiasco in Ottawa. Of course, we have to weigh in on the Tkachuk vs. Kassian controversy. We welcome any feedback if you agree or disagree with our takes. In the sec ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/from-the-point-s2ep11.mp3   Welcome back listeners! This week we discuss a frustrating three games for the Flames. A good win against the Leafs followed by a strange pair of games where they dominate the first period and then blew both games despite playing alright. We also talk about news from around the NHL, Austin Czarnik, and Flames drafts gone by inspired by a great blog by The Win Column. https://thewincolumn.ca/2019/12/17/where-are-they-now-a-look-back-at-the-flames-draft-picks-this-decade/   Enjoy ..read more

https://fromthepointpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/from-the-point-s2ep10.mp3 Welcome back listeners! This week in period one, we review an excellent week full of points and wins for the boys in Red. With wins against the Sabres, Kings, Avalanche, and Coyotes, they have forced themselves back into the race for the Pacific Division crown. We talk about the forward line blender and ponder about what difference Coach Ward has made. In period two, we discuss the NHL’s attempt to assist with a culture shift within hockey. We complain about people who complain about things. Then we touch on the ..read more

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